The AI Diagram Generator eliminates the traditional “blank canvas” challenge by providing a streamlined interface to select and generate any of the 26 official ArchiMate viewpoints instantly,. Rather than manually filtering elements and checking relationship rules, architects can use the tool’s built-in viewpoint mechanism to ensure their models are automatically tailored to the specific concerns of their stakeholders,. By selecting a viewpoint from the pre-defined dropdown menu, the AI acts as an architectural co-pilot, automatically choosing the correct vocabulary, notation, and syntax required by the ArchiMate 3.2 specification,,.
Step-by-Step Viewpoint Selection
To generate a viewpoint-specific model in Visual Paradigm Desktop, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the main menu and select Tools > AI Diagram,.
- In the Diagram Type field, select ArchiMate Diagram.
- Choose a specific ArchiMate Viewpoint from the dropdown list (e.g., Capability Map, Implementation and Migration, or Product Viewpoint),.
- Enter a high-level requirement or topic in the description field,.
- (Optional) Customize the Output by defining the target audience (e.g., executives or engineers) and the tone (e.g., formal or technical) to refine the accompanying explanation,.
- Click OK to generate a complete, editable draft that complies with international standards,.
Practical Examples of AI-Generated Viewpoints
The following examples demonstrate how selecting different viewpoints changes the focus and output of the AI tool based on the stakeholder’s needs:
- Strategy Viewpoint (for Executive Leadership):
- Selection: Select Strategy Viewpoint from the dropdown menu.
- Prompt: “Generate an ArchiMate diagram illustrating the growth strategy of a mid-sized airline expanding into international routes”.
- Result: The AI generates a model focusing on Capabilities, Resources, and Courses of Action, providing a high-level strategic roadmap without technical clutter,.
- Capability Map Viewpoint (for Business Architects):
- Selection: Select Capability Map Viewpoint.
- Prompt: “Generate an ArchiMate diagram mapping the core and supporting capabilities of a regional bank”.
- Result: A nested diagram is produced that serves as a “heat map” to identify areas for investment or digital transformation,.
- Technology Usage Viewpoint (for IT Operations):
- Selection: Select Technology Usage Viewpoint.
- Prompt: “Generate an ArchiMate diagram illustrating how a banking mobile app interacts with the underlying database and authentication services”.
- Result: The AI filters the repository to show only Applications and Technology Nodes, highlighting performance dependencies and scalability risks,.
- Implementation and Migration Viewpoint (for Project Managers):
- Selection: Select Implementation and Migration Viewpoint.
- Prompt: “Generate an ArchiMate diagram showing the rollout plan for migrating a legacy payroll system to a cloud platform”.
- Result: A roadmap is generated featuring Work Packages, Plateaus, and Gaps, tracing how project activities affect specific core elements across different layers,.
- Organization Viewpoint (for HR and Management):
- Selection: Select Organization Viewpoint.
- Prompt: “Generate an ArchiMate diagram showing the reporting structure and departments of a regional hospital”.
- Result: A diagram showing the internal organization structure, identifying competencies, authority, and responsibilities in a nested or chart-style format,.
